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Sunan Ibn Majah 55 (Book) #36957
Making Decisions with Knowledge

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised Mu'adh bin Jabal to make decisions based on what he knows and to wait until he understands a matter fully before making any judgement.

Mu'adh bin Jabal said: "When the Messenger of Allah sent me to Yemen, he said: 'Do not pass any judgment or make any decision except on the basis of what you know. If you are uncertain about a matter, wait until you understand it fully, or write to me concerning it'." (Maudu')
حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، سَجَّادَةُ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَمَوِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ نُسَىٍّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ غَنْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ جَبَلٍ، قَالَ لَمَّا بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ إِلَى الْيَمَنِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقْضِيَنَّ وَلاَ تَفْصِلَنَّ إِلاَّ بِمَا تَعْلَمُ فَإِنْ أَشْكَلَ عَلَيْكَ أَمْرٌ فَقِفْ حَتَّى تُبَيِّنَهُ أَوْ تَكْتُبَ إِلَىَّ فِيهِ

TOPICS
decision  *  knowledge  *  judgment  *  understanding  *  ikhtiyar  *  ilm  *  hukm  *  faham

QUICK LESSONS:
Make decisions based on knowledge and understanding; Be patient when faced with difficult situations; Strive for knowledge and insight into our circumstances; Take wise actions in life.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of making decisions based on knowledge and understanding. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised Mu'adh bin Jabal to not pass any judgment or make any decision except on the basis of what he knows. If there is something that he does not understand, then it is better for him to wait until he understands it fully before making a decision or passing judgement. This hadith teaches us that we should always strive to gain knowledge and understanding before taking action, as this will lead us towards better outcomes in life. It also encourages us to be patient when faced with difficult situations, as patience can help us gain clarity and insight into our circumstances so that we can make wise decisions.

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